English for Academic and Professional

Purposes
LESSON 1

GUESS THE
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 • ACADEMIC

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SAW SHELL
English for Academic and Professional
Purposes
LESSON 1

Reading
Academic
Texts
Objectives:
• Define academic text and Non-academic
text
• Enumerate various examples of
academic text;
• Identify the different languages in
academic text;
• Describe the purpose of academic
reading and reading strategies for
academic texts
what is
Academic?
• relating to, or associated
with an academy or school
especially of higher
learning
what is
Text?
• In general, text is a collection
of words or letters that are
understandable by the reader.
what is
Academic
Text?
An academic text is a written
language that provides information,
which contain ideas and concepts
that are related to the particular
discipline.
 Academic
Texts
VS
Non-Academic
Texts
 Academic Text
• Academic text is intended for the scholarly
and the research community in society.
• Academic texts are for academia, and
they are objective, formal, and factual.
They are written by experts and
professionals in a specific field using
formal language.
 Academic Text
• Slangs and colloquialisms are not allowed
in Academic texts. The language must not
be conversational.
What are some examples of
academic texts?
• The following are some of the most common examples
of academic texts. They are:
• Essays
• Textbooks
• Research Papers
• Academic Journals
• Concept Paper
• Critique Paper
• Position Paper
What are some examples of academic texts?

1. Essays
It is a short literary composition
on a particular subject.
What are some examples of academic texts?

2. Textbooks
These are books used as a standard work for the study of a
particular subject.
What are some examples of academic texts?

3. Research Papers
A piece of academic writing that
provides analysis,interpretation,
and argument based on in-depth
independent research.
What are some examples of academic texts?

4. Academic Journals - serve as

forums of researchers for the
• introduction and presentation of
new research works for
scrutiny, and critique of existing
works of research.
What are some examples of academic texts?

5. Concept Paper
An excerpt of your research
paper that depicts your study's
key features and explains the
research project.
What are some examples of academic texts?

6. Critique Paper
Summarize and judge the
book, journal article, and
artwork, among other sources.
What are some examples of academic texts?

7. Position Paper
Like a debate, a position
paper presents one side of an
arguable opinion about an
issue.
 Non-Academic Text
• Non-academic text is intended for the
general public in society.
• Non-academic texts, on the other hand,
are casual, informal and personal, and are
for the general public. They can be written
by anyone using informal or casual
language.
 Academic Language
• The language needed by students to do the work in schools.
• Students who master academic language are more likely
to
be successful in academic and professional settings.

VS
Social Language
• Social language is the set of vocabulary that allows
us to communicate with others in the context of regular
daily conversations.
 Social Language Academic Language

Simplier Language Technical Vocabulary

Usually face-to-face, small Often lecture-style communication
number of people, informal setting or reading a textbook.

Precise understanding Precise understanding and precis

is seldom required. explanation is required.

Many oppurtunities to clarify Many difficult to clarify

I. Directions: Create a Venn diagram that shows the similarities and
differences of Academic and Non-Academic Texts.
List at least three to five statements that show their differences and
similarities.

Academic Non-Academic Text

II. Choose at least
three academic text
samples and using
your own knowledge
describe and them
explain them
 Strategies
for Academic
Reading
Lesson
2
1. Preview
- strategy that readers use to recall
prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.

2. Read and understand

- This means not only recognizing

words, word order, and patterns, but also
generating meaning through analysis and
evaluation.
3. Summarize

- to express the most important facts or

ideas about something or someone in a
short and clear form.

4. Review
- restate your overall opinions of the
text.
 Features of
Academic Text
• Complex
• Formal
• Precise
• Responsible
• Plan
Purpose in Reading an
Academic Text
1. To locate a main idea;
2. To scan for information;
3. To identify gaps in existing studies;
4. To connect new ideas to existing ones;
5. To gain more pieces of information;
6. To support a particular writing assignment;
7. To deeply understand an existing idea.
Purposes in
Reading
Academic
Text
Academic Writing has
specific purpose:
• to inform;
• to argue a specific point;
• to persuade.
Factors to Consider in
Writing Academic Text
• State critical questions and issues;

• Provide facts and evidence from credible sources;

• Use precise and accurate words while avoiding

• jargon;

• Take an objective point of view;

• List references
Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify whether each
statement is true or false. Write T if it is true and F if it is false.
____1. The language used in academic texts should be
conversational.
____2. Language used in academic texts employ
technical terms specific for each field and/or discipline.
____3. Academic language should be objective, precise,
impersonal and formal.
____4. Slangs and colloquialisms are used in academic
texts.
____5. Students who master academic language are
more likely to be successful in academic and professional
settings.
6-10. (5 points)
What are the four Reading Strategies for Academic
Texts? Describe the four (4) Reading Strategies for
Academic Texts
Thank you!